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Question about checking transmission fluid...
I know this has been discussed a dozen times before (sorry) and I realize the car needs to be warmed up and gears changed several times before checking the fluid but for the life of me I cannot seem to get an accurate reading. *IF* I check it and expect a cold reading... does that mean cold as in not running/started or does it definitely need to be running? as in literally just started and checked within a few minutes of starting?
I apologize in advance for my ignorance lol
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Re: Question about checking transmission fluid...
With a stock SVX it takes about five minutes of running, or a two plus mile drive to get up toward operating temperature.
Fully warmed up is usually after about fifteen miles of driving. And yes, it needs to be running.
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Re: Question about checking transmission fluid...
Specifically I mean to check it cold. or how should it read not started/running?
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Re: Question about checking transmission fluid...
Cold is immediately after starting and cycling through the gears. Use the lower two indicators. I found that pulling the stick, wiping, inserting, pulling out just far enough to rotate 180 degrees, inserting again and pulling out fully gives me the only hope of getting a decent reading.
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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Re: Question about checking transmission fluid...
This is a good question that I have been wondering about this week too. So if I understand correctly, a cold reading is taken immediately after starting the car, shifting through the gears, and then leaving the car running while checking. Correct?
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Re: Question about checking transmission fluid...
CORRECT!
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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Re: Question about checking transmission fluid...
Awesome - thanks
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